Create Seamless Drone Timelapse Transitions in After Effects | Construction Progress Tutorial

#AfterEffects #DroneTimelapse #ConstructionTimelapse Learn how to create stunning drone timelapse transitions... Perfect for real estate videographers, construction documentation, or anyone wanting to showcase project transformations with professional drone footage. Seamlessly blend before and after footage of construction projects! In this After Effects tutorial, I'll show you how to combine footage taken months or even years apart into a beautiful fade effect. What You'll Learn: - Motion tracking techniques for drone footage alignment - Stabilizing orbiting and push-in camera movements - Using Litchi drone software for consistent shot composition - Creating smooth transitions between timeframes - Masking techniques for natural-looking reveals Tutorial Includes: ✓ Two complete examples (orbiting shot & push-in/pan down) ✓ Step-by-step motion tracking workflow ✓ Tips for troubleshooting tracking issues ✓ Mask feathering and expansion techniques Software Used: Adobe After Effects Litchi drone flight controller: https://flylitchi.com/ Questions? Drop them in the comments below and I'll help you through your own projects! YouTube Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction & Overview 0:43 - Example 1: Orbiting Shot Setup 1:19 - Motion Tracking & Stabilization 2:37 - Tracking the Second Layer 3:20 - Aligning & Parenting Clips 3:38 - Creating the Transition Mask 4:33 - Example 2: Bridge Push-In Shot 5:28 - Final Alignment & Results 5:47 - Wrap-up 6:05 - Other helpful tutorials